Manage Articles
The Articles section is where you organise all the goods your company purchases or produces within kolum. Articles are the specific goods you track across imports, production, and your supply chain to ensure clear reporting and supplier management.
Managing articles in kolum helps you:
Maintain a clean, central record of all purchased and produced goods.
Ensure articles are linked correctly with suppliers and production facilities.
Enable accurate import tracking and production data collection.
Keep your team aligned with consistent article naming and classification.
What is an Article?
An article in kolum represents any good you purchase or produce that you want to track across your workflows. Articles can be:
Purchased Articles: Goods you buy and import for your business.
Produced Articles: Goods you manufacture within your production processes.
For each article, you can store:
Name: Clear identification for your team.
Description: Additional context or details.
Reference Number: GTIN, EAN, or any internal reference.
CN-Code: Classification for customs workflows.
Type: Whether the article is purchased or produced.
Why Managing Articles Matters
Maintaining accurate article records helps you:
Streamline import workflows and compliance tracking.
Link articles seamlessly to suppliers and production facilities.
Ensure emissions and production data are accurately tied to the correct goods.
Avoid duplicate tracking and confusion across teams.
Next Actions
To begin managing your articles, choose your next step:
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